Academy Award winning Director Hayao Miyazaki's 1989 classic Kiki's Delivery Service will be flying to UK IMAX and cinema screens this August, with IMAX showings starting on August 21st, and a wider 4K release from August 28th.
The beloved film has delighted generations of children and adults alike, with hand-drawn animation bringing the original novel by Eiko Kadono to life. The film also features a delightful musical score from Joe Hisaishi.
Now we have a 4K edition, part of the deal struck with Gkids that will bring a fresh release to all 23 films in Ghibli's library.
The film will be shown in both English and Japanese in cinemas across the UK. You can book your tickets via the official website.
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About Kiki's Delivery Service
It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside town, where her unique skill makes her an instant sensation.
About Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike for more than 40 years with beloved stories and breathtaking visuals. Under the brilliance of visionary animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio’s films are known for timeless classics such as My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Ponyo; and have won countless international awards including two Academy Awards® for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron, as well as five additional Oscar® nominations for Howl’s Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There, and The Red Turtle. Director and studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki was separately given an Honorary Award at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards in 2014, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures paid tribute to his artwork with a special exhibit when the Museum opened in September 2021. The studio, in conjunction with the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park, received the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
